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Katrina Chester Seeking Gary Chester Memorabilia for Documentary

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I am happy to pass along this SOS from Gary Chester’s daughter, Katrina, who is working on a Gary Chester documentary with Tony Cruz. Here’s the original post from the offical Gary Chester Facebook page. Dear Friends, Family, … Continue reading →

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Elvin Jones Session Photo (1963)

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Nice Charles Stewart photo of Elvin Jones during an October 1963 recording session for Johnny Hartman’s I Just Dropped By To Say Hello album.

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Max Roach and Scott Robinson Drum Battle (1977)

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This drum battle between Max Roach and ten-year old Scott Robinson was recorded at the Charlie Parker Foundation, Kansas City, Missouri by KCUR-FM on Sept. 17, 1977. My best guess: this cassette was mailed to me when I … Continue reading →

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Michael Shrieve: The Making of Santana’s ‘Promise of a Fisherman’ (1983)

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I found this phone conversation tonight while digitizing interview audiocassettes. The voices are Scott K Fish and Michael Shrieve. This is no doubt me, as Modern Drummer managing editor, asking Michael an MD reader’s question for the “Ask … Continue reading →

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Asking Morello – Have You Lost Your Chops? (1978)

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The story behind this excerpt is posted here. In short, by 1978, from a few sources I was under the impression Joe Morello had stopped playing, had lost his chops, and was very much a recluse. So, when … Continue reading →

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